21 May: It seems not just Australia and New Zealand are worried about the growing Chinese presence in the Pacific, as the Cook Islands Opposition raises concerns over Beijing's increased interest in the archipelago.... more

21 May: Since coming to office, New Zealand's Labour Prime Minister Jacinda Adern has made much ado about new spending in health, education, housing, and child poverty. Her Government's first budget reveals the substance behind the promise, writes Grant Duncan.... more

21 May: It's been mistaken for a theme park, attracts thousands of tourists every year and even has its own TripAdvisor page, but the Maishima Incineration Plant is critical for managing waste in Osaka.... more

21 May: An obsession for many football statisticians, Mesut Ozil has battled accusations he's not a big-game player, despite a World Cup trophy in his locker. Can he prove the doubters wrong in his 2018 World Cup journey with Germany?... more